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It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds has caused a big fall in the price of the mined gems. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx2jqvwp7go
House adopts war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Iran
More than three months after President Donald Trump first launched an attack on Iran — and, more relevantly, more than 90 days since the war began — the House successfully voted to reassert Congress’ authority over the war. https://www.ms.now/news/house-adopts-war-powers-resolution-trump-iran
Families Settle Suit Over Deaths in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The families of five of the six men who were killed when a cargo ship crashed into the Key Bridge two years ago announced on Thursday that they had reached legal settlements with the owner and the operator of the ship. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/us/baltimore-key-bridge-lawsuit-settlements.html
Safety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwave
People have been warned of the dangers of swimming in open water after multiple deaths during the recent heatwave. The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) issued a warning following the fatal incidents, most of which involved children, saying “warmer weather unfortunately sees an increase in accidental drownings”. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8plymvm47o
New £20 banknote to feature Scott McTominay’s famous overhead kick
The Bank of Scotland has unveiled a limited edition £20 note featuring an image inspired by Scott McTominay’s famous overhead kick. It has been created to celebrate Scotland’s return to the World Cup, and fans will have a chance to win one of just 100 new notes in the coming weeks. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/bank-of-scotland-denmark-glasgow-hampden-park-edinburgh-b1283524.html
At least 1 killed, 34 firefighters and EMS workers injured in ‘major’ Staten Island shipyard explosion: FDNY
A “major” explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard Friday afternoon left dozens of New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighters and first responders injured, and one civilian dead. FDNY EMS deputy assistant chief Ian Swords confirmed during a news conference Friday night that one civilian died at the scene and 34 members of […]